Board of Education

Welcome to the Board of Education. Links to meeting minutes, meeting dates and other important information can be accessed by using the buttons to the left.

Board Meetings are normally held the third Wednesday of the month, however, with school breaks, etc. the schedule does vary slightly. Please check the Board of Education Meeting Dates, below, for a complete list of dates. Special meetings are held when necessary and notification will be posted.

Our Mission: The mission of the Boonton Township School district is to provide a solid educational foundation for all students, while challenging them to fulfill their individual potential. This potential is best achieved through a diversified curriculum designed to meet the needs and aspirations of all students, while fostering self-esteem, independent thinking and respect for individual differences.

To accomplish this mission, instruction shall be presented in an exciting manner designed to challenge all levels of capability and encourage, on behalf of our children, a lifetime love and appreciation of learning. For this mission to succeed, all facets of the school and community must work together efficiently.

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Board Goals

Board goals constitute a professional development improvement plan directed towards increasing knowledge and skills in policy making and governance for members of the Board.

Board Goals 2025-2026

1. Foster constituent involvement and increased communication to improve engagement with the district and community.

2. Support, monitor, and communicate the progress of the district’s five-year strategic plan.

3. Develop and implement a facilities plan that addresses the district’s evolving educational priorities and foundational facility needs, ensuring safe, flexible, and future-ready learning environments.

4. Continue board training to achieve Carole E. Larsen certification and provide ongoing education, training, and mentorship for new incoming BOE members.


District Goals

 The Board adopts district-wide goals and performance measures that reflect that highest priority is given to student achievement.


District Goals 2025-2026

  1. To strengthen RVS’s school community engagement and relationships by providing opportunities to listen to and understand stakeholder needs and strengths. 

  2.  To create an educational environment that utilizes data, informs curriculum alignment and targeted interventions/ supports needed for all students to demonstrate growth in pursuit of their full potential. 

  3.  Foster a safe and welcoming inclusive school that promotes student curiosity and leadership while reflecting values of community in an increasingly diverse world.

Board Meetings

Board of Education Meeting Dates: The regular session meetings of the Boonton Township Board of Education are held in the Rockaway Valley School Library/Media Center (unless otherwise noted), located at 11 Valley Road, Boonton Township, New Jersey. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted). The meeting start time is 7:30pm (unless otherwise noted).

2026 BOE Meetings will be held on the following dates:

January 21
February 11
February 25
March 18
April 15
April 29 Budget Public Hearing

May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19

September 16
October 14
November 18
December 16
January 6, 2027 Reorganization

Interested in serving our community on the Board of Education? Boonton Township Board of Education holds elections on the November General Election date each calendar year.

Information about running for the BOE can be found here.